‘Summer Slowdown: An End Of Summer Celebration’ Heats Up At Museum Of Indian Arts & Culture Aug. 28
NMDCA News:
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture invites the community to mark the close of summer with an evening of fun, flavor, and festivities.
“Summer Slowdown: An End of Summer Celebration”, 6-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 28, will feature free food, live music from Sage Lacapa (White Mountain Apache), and a cash bar.
This event is for ages 21+ only. Admission is $10 per person. Museum members can use their promo code for $3 off admission. Enjoy the museum after hours, all exhibits will be open! Read More
Daily Postcard: Calliope Hummingbird In Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: A flamboyantly beautiful Calliope Hummingbird perches majestically on a feeder recently in Los Alamos. The smallest of the hummingbirds in the United States, Calliope Hummingbirds visit Los Alamos in summertime from July through September. The bold stripes on the adult male’s throat set them apart from other Jemez hummingbirds. Weighing only 3 grams, these birds migrate all the way from southwest Canada to central Mexico. A great place to see hummingbirds is with the free, informal birding group at 10 a.m. Wednesdays in the observation lounge at PEEC’s Los Alamos Nature Read More
Assured Home Services To Host Customer Appreciation Day Party At The Tub Saturday Aug. 23
Assured Home Services Owner Jim Robinson
Business News:
Assured Home Services, a local home inspection company, is holding a Customer Appreciation Day Party, 3-6 p.m. Aug. 23 at Bathtub Row Brewing Cooperative (The Tub).
The Tub will be open for regular business during the party.
Since beginning in 2003 with a house on San Juan on Barranca Mesa, Assured Home Services Owner Jim Robinson has inspected almost 3,700 homes. Three lab directors and the Oppenheimer and Bethe houses are included in that list.
There were some lean years at first. It can take a while for a new business to build up a good reputation. Read More
Beso Jewelry Will Be At Village Arts Friday Aug. 15
14k gold ring and earrings with peridot gems. Courtesy/Beso Jewels
Village Arts News:
Beso Jewels will be at Village Arts this month, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Aug. 15, with several new jewels and some silver by the gram available.
The August birthstone is Peridot and Beso Jewels will have lots of beautiful jewelry, coins and gemstones.
Village Arts is at 216 DP Road.
Services:
- Repairs of all types
- Custom design
- Gold and Silver jewelry
- Silver Coins
- Appraisals
- Gemstones, Pearls and Diamonds
- Layaway
- Beso buys Gold, Silver, Jewelry in any condition, coins, gemstones, and diamonds
Montana Read More
Crafting Class With Sue Souza At Film Festival Aug. 17
A group of crafters looking over supplies. Courtesy photo
Sue Souza in her crafting element. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Retirement can mean many different things, but for one retired teacher, it is a chance to teach in a whole new way. White Rock resident Sue Souza retired from Los Alamos Public Schools in 2012 and turned her free time into making items for local craft fairs.
Some simple crafts have evolved into numerous different items, able to provide a gift on a moment’s notice. It also allows for one of a kind, custom-made gifts too.
“I first made outfits for babies including onesie dresses, Read More
Friday Teen Movie Night Returns To SALA Aug. 15
JJAB News:
Los Alamos JJAB and SALA Event Center are thrilled to announce the return of Teen Movie Night. The return of the free movies kicked off last Friday, with 26 teens celebrating the 50th anniversary of the classic JAWS. This coming Friday, Aug. 15, will be extra freaky, with the showing of the new sequel Freakier Friday.
This popular event offers a safe, fun, and engaging space for local high school teens to gather, socialize, and enjoy time with their peers.
Teen Movie Night has quickly become a favorite community event since its launch earlier this year, with over 100 teens attending the Read More
Learn Traditional Native American Painting With Office Of Archeological Studies At Santa Fe Indian Market Aug. 16
NMDCA News:
The New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies (OAS) will join New Mexico Museum of Art (NM MoA) to share techniques for painting replica potsherds using traditional yucca paints and brushes during Indian Market on the Santa Fe Plaza.
The free event at the Creation Station from 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 16, will teach children and adults how Native Americans make and share their legacy in art by painting on cookware and artwork.
LALT Shines In Newest Production Of Julius Caesar
The cast warming up for the opening of Los Alamos Little Theater’s production of Julius Caesar. Performances continue Aug. 14, 15, and 16. Courtesy/LALT
Review By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
When I heard that Los Alamos Little Theater (LALT) was going to do Shakespeare in the Park, I automatically thought it would do a comedy. A light-hearted, entertaining tale seemed appropriate for an open air venue. So I was a little surprised when I learned LALT had chosen Julius Caesar. Why, I wondered?
Turns out Shakespeare’s play appears, at least to me, as a cautionary Read More
Daily Postcard: Handsome Ram Visits Home On Estante Way
Daily Postcard: A handsome ram, with his family nearby, visits a home Monday on Estante Way in White Rock. Photo by Rex Hjelm Read More
Show Off Your Horsemanship At County Horse Show
COUNTY News:
Mark your calendars! The Los Alamos County Horse Show will be held at 9 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Brewer Arena, located on North Mesa. This annual event invites riders of all ages and skill levels to showcase their horsemanship in a variety of English and Western classes, with chances to win t-shirts, buckles, and ribbons!
Age Groups:
- Youth: 9 & under, 10–13, and 14–18
- Adult: 19 & up
Entry Fees:
- $5 per youth class, $8 per adult class
- FREE admission for spectators
Registration Deadline:
- Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM
All riders must follow tack and safety Read More
Grant Recipients Get To The Heart Of New Mexico’s Musical Experiences And Traditions
Credit: New Mexico Arts © 2025
NMMC News:
SANTE FE — Sparking curiosity, creating musical understanding, hosting immersive concerts, and exposing people to various musical traditions are some of the goals of the 12 organizations receiving funding from the New Mexico Music Commission’s Music in the Community Grants Program. The Music Commission announces awardees for the 2026 season.
“The New Mexico Music Commission appreciates the chance to contribute to the vibrant music community within our state,” commission chair Carlos Medina said.
The 12 organizations, located Read More
Happening This Week At SALA: Community Films, New Reels, And Launch Of Oppenheimer Festival
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos Event Center presents a dynamic and meaningful week of programming from August 11 to 17, 2025, with a mix of community films, new releases, classic cinema, and the much-anticipated opening of the Oppenheimer Festival. The week’s lineup showcases a celebration of storytelling, heritage, and community dialogue.
SALA Events This Week
LAFC Monthly Movie & Dinner: The Gods Must Be Crazy
An offbeat comedy classic that follows a bushman’s encounter with modern civilization after discovering a Coca-Cola bottle. The film is paired with a group dinner and discussion. Read More
New Mexico Actors Lab Announces Fall 2025 Season
NM Actors Lab News:
SANTA FE — Emily Rankin, Artistic Director of the New Mexico Actors Lab, has announced the Fall Season of three engaging and compelling plays by award-winning playwrights: Cowboy Mouth by Sam Shepard and Patti Smith (Sept. 11-28), Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive (Oct. 16-Nov. 2), and The Half Life of Marie Curie by Lauren Gunderson (Nov. 20-Dec. 7).
Tickets are now on sale at the NMAL website, www.nmactorslab.com. Fall Season Flex Passes are $96 (a 20% discount off three regular admissions). Individual tickets are $40, with discounted tickets Read More
Daily Postcard: Hummingbird Hovers Over Western Area
Daily Postcard: A hummingbird hovers in the sky Saturday in Western Area. Photo by Ray Laskey Read More
Mission Street Arts Presents Free Collage Workshop By Liza MacKinnon At Jemez Springs Public Library
Mission Street Arts News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS – Mission Street Arts announces a free collage workshop by artist in residence Liza MacKinnon,11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Jemez Springs Public Library.
MacKinnon will provide a mixed media exploration of place, home, and “the journeys we take”. Select maps and images from her extensive collection (or bring your own) to create visual links, honor special places, and define locations that resonate with your life to create your mixed media “Mapping the Heart” masterpiece.
During the workshop, MacKinnon will teach embroidery on paper techniques Read More
Posts From The Road: Bryce On The Fly
The Amphitheater: Bryce Canyon National Park features geological formations known as ‘hoodoos’. The heart of the park is the huge amphitheater, which features thousands of colorful hoodoos. The park features a 19-mile scenic drive that leads visitors to 13 viewpoints along the way. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Hikers: Hikers make their way up through the hoodoos to the rim trail at the upper rim of the amphitheater. The depth of the amphitheater can be over 600 feet from the rim, depending on which trail the hiker is on. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory Leads Research Collaboration In Which New Measurement Of Free Neutron Lifetime Achieves World-Record Precision
Student researchers Lucas Opiola from Valparaiso University and Nathan Washecheck from North Carolina State University check on the elevator movement. The UCNTau apparatus extends more than 20 feet above the ground at the Ultracold Neutron Facility. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- UCNTau collaboration validates past results, techniques for future experiments
Incorporated into every aspect of everyday life, the neutron is a fundamental particle of nature. Now, a research collaboration led by Los Alamos National Laboratory has improved the precision of free neutron lifetime measurements. Read More
Scenes From 2025 Summer Crafts Fair At Fuller Lodge
Scene from Los Alamos Arts Council’s (LAAC) 2025 Summer Craft Fair Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. This year’s event featured more than 80 vendors and crafters. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from LAAC’s 2025 Summer Craft Fair Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from LAAC’s 2025 Summer Craft Fair Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from LAAC’s 2025 Summer Craft Fair Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Aug. 15-21, 2025
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Aug. 15-21, 2025:
Friday, Aug. 15, 2025
- 06:00 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
- 10:00 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11:00 a.m. County Council Replay 8-05–25
- 04:00 a.m. Democracy Now!
- 05:00 a.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 06:00 a.m. Coexisting With Cougars: Protecting Wildlife While Reducing Conflict
- 07:00
Daily Postcard: Doe And Fawn Spotted In Lunchtime Stretch
Daily Postcard: A doe and one of her fawns stretching their necks to reach the leaves of a locust tree during lunch recently in the yard of a residence on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Ken Hanson
Fawn twins grazing recently in the yard of a residence on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Ken Hanson
